Sodium Levulinate

Product Description

As a leading manufacturing partner, we deliver High Purity Sodium Levulinate through Direct Factory Supply to guarantee exceptional batches and cost-efficiency for global B2B formulations. Derived naturally from corn-sourced levulinic acid, this biodegradable organic salt operates via an advanced scientific mechanism where it penetrates the cell membranes of microorganisms under optimal acidic environments, disrupting metabolic pathways to provide outstanding eco-friendly preservation. Driven by the rapidly expanding clean-beauty market trend prioritizing comprehensive paraben-free and sustainable preservative alternatives, incorporating this multi-functional raw material has become commercially essential for high-performance cosmetics.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Sodium Levulinate
• CAS Number: 67518-49-7
• Product Type: Vitamin & Chemicals
• Purity: ≥ 98.0% (High Purity Grade)
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Botanical Source: Zea mays (Corn) / Bio-based feedstock
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water; stable in aqueous solution
• Supply Type: Direct Factory Supply
• Regulatory Compliance: Listed in IECIC (Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China)

Key Benefits & Applications

Sodium Levulinate stands as a premier multifunctional organic salt for natural microbial preservation, demonstrating exceptional wide-spectrum performance in inhibiting the proliferation of bacteria and molds without altering formula integrity. Beyond its technical role as a clean-label biocide substitute, it demonstrates excellent conditioning attributes that support skin barrier homeostasis and maximize overall transdermal delivery comfort. This premium eco-certified raw material is highly recommended for wide-ranging skin-friendly applications, including daily eco-certified facial moisturizers, sensitive skin care ranges, personal hygiene washes, and advanced organic sun care emulsions.

Formulation Guidelines

• Recommended Dosage: Formulated at 0.5% to 2.0% depending on targeted antimicrobial efficacy and overall composition structure.
• pH Framework: Strictly dependent on a low acidic environment; must be incorporated into formulas maintained at an optimal pH range of 4.5 to 5.5 to ensure maximum un-dissociated acid accumulation and antimicrobial activity.
• Processing Note: Easily handled as a crystalline powder that remains highly stable in aqueous solution, exhibiting excellent heat resistance to withstand standard hot-emulsification processing temperatures up to 80°C.
• Synergy: Combine with Ethylhexylglycerin to accelerate the transdermal and trans-membrane delivery of the organic acid into targeted microflora.